Councils face £54bn funding deficit
FINANCE

Councils face £54bn funding deficit

By Ellie Ames | 03 October 2024

New research has forecast a £54bn funding shortfall facing England’s local authorities over the next five years.

DEVOLUTION

Councils call on Government to 'back up its rhetoric' on devolution

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2024

Councils have called for the Government to ‘back up its rhetoric’ by devolving powers across Engl...

DEVOLUTION

The devo debate

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024

With the deadline for councils to submit ‘expressions of interest’ having passed – but with so ma...

FINANCE

Independent funding body distribution call

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

Local authorities in some of the country’s most deprived areas have called for allocations of cou...

PLANNING

Fears over strategic planning proposals

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2024

The Local Government Association (LGA) has raised concerns over Government proposals for strategi...

FINANCE

Waiting continues for multi-year settlement despite 'collapse' warnings

By Dan Peters | 11 September 2024

Local government expects another one-year finance settlement despite warnings that failing to add...

HOMELESSNESS

United call following homelessness surge

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2024

The local government sector has united to call for urgent action following a surge in the number ...

PLANNING

Proposals to bring back strategic planning have merit

By By Simon Edwards | 30 July 2024

A return of strategic planning across the country could fill the void between local and national ...

SEND

SEND system 'not working'

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2024

Educational outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have fai...

GENERAL ELECTION

Public servants and civil servants go 'above and beyond'

By Rachael Shimmin | 03 July 2024

Rachael Shimmin pays tribute to the late civil servant Paul Rowsell for his work and to public s...

RECRUITMENT

Project Z: Are you sending the right message?

By Chantelle Wooldridge | 26 June 2024

How can we attract and retain young people into the public sector? Chantelle Wooldridge outlines ...

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frederica-diamanta

Project Manager (Major Works) RBKC618695

£55,497 - £63,045 per annum

Collaborate with residents and colleagues on a wide portfolio of vital contracts and projects. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Executive Director, Place, Prosperity and Sustainability

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council

Executive Director, Adult Social Care and Health

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council